Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Nugent F3720H
The Nugent F3720H is 525kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 has a bed 1.35m (4.5ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 525kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 has a bed 1.35m (4.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Nugent F3720H | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 675kg |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | 2825kg |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | 3650mm x 2000mm |
| Axles | Twin | Twin |
| Internal width | 2.12m | - |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Nugent F3720H. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 5 if...
- you want one that has a bed 1.35m (4.5ft) longer
Used by race teams and professional recovery operators moving cars that need slightly more bed length or restraint options than the Race Transporter 4 offers. It remains a twin-axle single-car trailer rather than a multi-car hauler.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the F3720H if...
- you want one that is 525kg lighter empty
A general haulage flatbed for farmers and small contractors moving bales, machinery or building materials, built around Nugent's own suspension design and Knott brakes rather than a bought-in chassis.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Nugent F3720H?
The Nugent F3720H is 525kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 has a bed 1.35m (4.5ft) longer. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, longer than the Race Transporter 4; the Nugent F3720H is a a twin-axle flatbed trailer with Nugent's Dual Drive suspension.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Nugent F3720H?
The Nugent F3720H. It is 525kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Nugent F3720H on a car licence?
Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.
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